Algin and Insomnia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Insomnia is reported as a side effect among people who take Algin (algin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have Seizure like phenomena.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Insomnia when taking Algin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,581 people who have side effects when taking Algin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Algin?

Algin has active ingredients of algin. eHealthMe is studying from 1,584 Algin users. Check the latest studies of Algin.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is found to be associated with 3,118 drugs and 5,168 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Insomnia.



On May, 23, 2026

1,581 people reported to have side effects when taking Algin.
Among them, 19 people (1.2%) have Insomnia.

Could Algin cause Insomnia?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Algin when they have Insomnia? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Insomnia when taking Algin? *

  • female: 89.47 %
  • male: 10.53 %

What is the age of people who have Insomnia when taking Algin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 13.33 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 66.67 %
  • 60+: 20.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Algin? *

  1. Midazolam: 8 people, 42.11%
  2. Paracetamol: 8 people, 42.11%
  3. Omeprazole: 5 people, 26.32%
  4. Prednisolone: 4 people, 21.05%
  5. Prilosec: 4 people, 21.05%
  6. Loperamide Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.79%
  7. Fluconazole: 3 people, 15.79%
  8. Furosemide: 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Glutathione: 3 people, 15.79%
  10. Granisetron Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.79%

What are other side effects people have besides Insomnia? *

  1. Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 8 people, 42.11%
  2. Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 8 people, 42.11%
  3. Irritability: 8 people, 42.11%
  4. Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 8 people, 42.11%
  5. Thinking Abnormal: 8 people, 42.11%
  6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 8 people, 42.11%
  7. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 8 people, 42.11%
  8. Back Pain: 6 people, 31.58%
  9. Diarrhea: 6 people, 31.58%
  10. Pain: 4 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Seizure Like Phenomena (a variety of medical conditions may produce sudden episodes which have some similarities to epileptic seizures): 8 people, 42.11%
  2. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 15.79%
  3. Drowsiness: 3 people, 15.79%
  4. Diarrhea: 3 people, 15.79%
  5. Constipation: 3 people, 15.79%
  6. Chondrosarcoma (common form of bone cancer): 3 people, 15.79%
  7. Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 3 people, 15.79%
  8. Anogenital Warts: 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 10.53%
  10. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on algin (the active ingredients of Algin) and Algin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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